Massage from pre conception , pregnancy and postnatally
Relax and rejuvenate with a massage tailored to your stage of pregnancy, from pre conception to pregnancy and beyond. Massage is massively beneficial during pregnancy to you and your baby. Planning your pregnancy and celebrating your pregnancy can be exciting times for you . It is also a time your body and hormones experiences changes . with symptoms and emotions being different at each stage . Symptoms through the stages Women experience a beautiful pregnancy glow, along with other symptoms in pregnancy. Preconception is a time to start taking 400 mcg of folic acid until you are 12 weeks pregnant .Eating a balanced diet, getting rest . relaxation and de stressing are also important during this stage to help conception. Exercising will help your body deal the the changes that occur while your pregnant. During the first trimester fatigue , morning sickness/nausea are common. along with constipation and breast changes. and headaches. During the second trimester the breasts and abdominal area enlarge , some women get stretch marks, and dark areas to the skin. Whilst back ache/ heartburn is not uncommon ,and changes to blood pressure can occur. along with leg cramps. In the third trimester women can also experience round ligament pain , hip and back ache, swelling to ankles, face, feet and hands. With tiredness, headaches and heartburn also continuing. Postnatally women can experience after birth pains , tiredness and hormone changes where they feel teary and emotional. It is a time of mixed emptions of joy and emotional challenges of caring for your new baby.
Benefits of Massage : Low back pain and sciatica : 50 % of women get back pain during pregnancy , and the changes to the musculoskeletal system can lead to compression of the sciatic nerve . Massage helps to loosen the muscles / pressure on the nerve and help the range of movement in joints . Muscle aches : The muscles involved in supporting upright posture upright are working harder in pregnancy , increasing muscle aches and pains. Massage relieves the muscle aches and pains by releasing trigger points and increasing the circulation to the area to provide nutrients and remove waste . Headaches and Fatigue: Headaches are caused by the increase in hormones . Massage can relief the tension to muscles in the head, neck and shoulders and increase blood circulating to the area to provide nutrients and remove toxins. Hormones : During pregnancy hormones cause many physical and emotional changes Massage lowers stress hormones, decreasing anxiety, improving mood and can increase sleep. It also creates a natural pain relief through increased production of endorphins and serotonin, having a relaxing effect , calming both mother and baby With massage also helping with any swelling to the joints, heartburn and leg cramps.
Massage packages: Each package is tailored to the stage in your pregnancy journey. - preconception massage : recommended weekly 60 minute treatments for 12 weeks -first trimester: recommended monthly 30 minute treatments - second/ third trimester massage : recommended 60 minute monthly treatments , then weekly treatments in the last month of pregnancy. - postnatal massage : recommended weekly for 6 to 8 weeks. Prices : 30 mins £20 45mins £25 60 mins £30